I've been an observer for many years. I've been practicing the art of observation along with the art of listening. You'd be surprised to find out the things you can learn if you just stop and observe, instead of being a part of the things happening around you. I have observed more than I ever wanted to see.

In every single day of my life I have observed things that made me angry, not because of what has happened, but because I knew that I was powerless to do anything about it. In every single day of my life I have observed things that brought me great sorrow, again because I knew I was powerless to stop it.

As Peter at Necessary Skills pointed out, if a person hasn't found their purpose in life then the purpose is probably something as simple as happiness. I don't want to repeat what he had to say. You need to read it for yourself.

I'm both fortunate and unfortunate that my purpose in life has already been defined for me, even though I can't tell you what that purpose is. I would really like to talk about it, but I can't, at least not right now. While I'm pursuing this purpose, I still have to deal with the negative emotions of anger and sorrow.

Every time I see a child with a problem that can't be corrected, it fills me with both anger and sorrow. Anger at those responsible and sorrow for the child. Every time I see a conflict, I again feel both anger and sorrow. Anger at those responsible and sorrow for the victims. These are emotions that I cannot control. I have been known to punch a cement wall because of the anger and openly weep because of the sorrow. If I had the capability of going into a depression, I'm sure I would.

If it sometimes appears that what I'm writing is way over the top and sounds like the writing of a madman, consider the emotions I'm trying to hold back. Emotions that I have to keep in check the best way I know how while I fulfill my purpose. I do not know the direction my purpose will take me, but I hope I can enjoy at least a little part of the journey.